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Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Dear readers, 
Welcome to our fourth and final daily newsletter from IGF 2024! After providing descriptive summaries of IGF discussions over the past three days, today we’re taking a different approach. We will not be highlighting the main messages but focusing on the main questions. 
As IGF 2024 comes to an end, we think it is important to reflect on questions that don’t have straightforward answers but necessitate multifaceted thought and action. If you’ve heard these questions before, it’s because they bear repeating: We have not solved these concerns.
Good questions initiate meaningful conversations. They break barriers, encourage empathy, and facilitate a better understanding of others’ perspectives.
We invite you to reflect on these questions. And if any of them draw your attention in particular, send us your thoughts. Or perhaps your additional questions. You can reach us at [email protected].
The Digital Watch team, with support from DiploAI

AI and AI governance
Internet governance, digital governance, and digital cooperation 
Digital inclusion and capacity development
Data governance
Digital infrastructures and services
Content governance
Sustainable development and environment
Human rights
Digital economy
Cybersecurity and cybercrime
Yesterday, Diplo organised two sessions at the IGF.
Securing critical infrastructure in cyber: Who and how? 

Through a highly interactive format, including a scenario exercise and groupwork, participants explored the roles and responsibilities of critical infrastructure operators (ICT service providers, cloud, software, etc.) for protecting critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. Discussions reflected on how governments and cybersecurity researchers can enable those efforts to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. The findings will contribute to shaping the next edition of the Geneva Manual, developed in the context of the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace, a project implemented by Diplo.

Empowering Civil Society: Bridging Gaps in Policy Influence
During this workshop, we presented findings from a key study on the capacity of civil society organisations (CSOs) to influence digital policy and governance. The discussions then focused on bridging the gap between CSO engagement and their potential influence in several key internet governance processes. We explored strategies to enhance CSO impact, shared recommendations for integrating them into policy-making, and highlighted best practices that could strengthen civil society’s role in shaping digital governance. The workshop was organised by partners in the EU-funded Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) consortium, led by Diplo.

If you’re joining the meeting online, check out our space in the virtual village.
If you’re attending the IGF in Riyadh, make sure to drop by our Diplo and GIP booth, numbered U-21.
Do you like what you’re reading? Bookmark us at https://dig.watch/event/internet-governance-forum-2024 and tweet us @DigWatchWorld
Have you heard something new during the discussions, but we’ve missed it? Send us your suggestions at [email protected].

The Digital Watch is an initiative of the Geneva Internet Platform, supported by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva. The GIP is operated by DiploFoundation.
The GIP Digital Watch observatory reflects on a wide variety of themes and actors involved in global digital policy, curated by a dedicated team of experts from around the world. To submit updates about your organisation, or to join our team of curators, or to enquire about partnerships, write to us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

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